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John Ghanim was born and raised in Yemen, in a conservative Muslim family and community. While on his pilgrimage to Mecca, John began to have doubts about Islam. Afraid of what his family would think, he kept those doubts secret, but he was convinced that Islam is not real. John fled the war in Yemen to a refugee camp in Europe, where he met Christians for the first time. John came to Christ, and he shares that story in this episode.John's websiteJohn's Ministry SiteInvestigating Islam with Jay SmithUnveiling Islam with David WoodSpecial thanks to Credo Schloss Unspunnen for the filming location and hospitality. This episode was recorded at the Kingdom Connect Conference in Switzerland; find more information at https://kingdomconnecteurope.org.This is the 289th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
Zibby chats with TikTok sensation Eli Rallo about her candid, funny, and deeply relatable new collection, DOES ANYONE ELSE FEEL THIS WAY?: Essays on Conquering the Quarter Life Crisis. Eli opens up about finding her voice online, navigating the isolation and uncertainty of post-grad life, and turning her popular podcast and Substack into a meaningful writing career. She and Zibby also discuss the pressures young women face on social media, the realities of growing up, and why your twenties are not your peak. Finally, Eli offers advice for aspiring writers: don't stop, stay delusional, and keep creating.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3KLDb3aShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for listening guides and more. **(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe and Grettelyn talk about finding "the heart in history," and how Chesterton can help us get excited to learn even about obscure things of the past — like the Battle of Hastings! Today is the anniversary of that great battle in 1066, which shaped the whole Western world. What does it mean for us? Why should we care? Listen in and read along! #chesterton #history #gkchesterton #battleofhastings #normaninvasion #williamtheconqueror You can contact us at podcast@chesterton.org. Essays mentioned in today's episode: "Three Ways of Reading History": https://library.chesterton.org/three-ways-of-writing-history-27303/ "Introduction" to the Song of Roland: https://library.chesterton.org/introduction-18111/ "A View of William the Conqueror": https://library.chesterton.org/a-view-of-william-the-conqueror-86512/ Check out The Troubadours discussing "Belloc vs. Tolkien on 1066": https://www.youtube.com/live/fkjyAibwUlw?si=mdlr2c0tGrY-1pG1 FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ BECOME A KNIGHT: https://www.chesterton.org/knights/ SHOP IN OUR STORE: https://www.chesterton.org/store/
On this episode, Marc talks with Joe Bonomo, author of "Play This Book Loud: Noisy Essays," published in May of 2025. It's a collection of pieces Bonomo wrote for various publications, primarily the website The Normal School, covering a wide range of music subjects and formats. Among the topics explored are the Cramps, the Who, the Stooges, the Jam, an exploration of the history of the song "Tobacco Road," a delving into a early 70s compilation sponsored by Dick Clark, and even a thorough examination of a 7-inch that 7-11 gave out to customers in the late 60s called "Dance the Slurp."Joe is the author of several other books including Sweat, a biography of the Fleshtones, an entry in the 33.3 series on AC/DC's Highway to Hell, and a previous collection of essays called Field Recordings from the Inside.You can buy Play This Book Loud here.We hope you enjoy Marc's conversation with Joe Bonomo!
It all unraveled from a seemingly minor altercation in November 2018. Kim Sang-Kyo noticed a woman struggling and tried to help, only to be forcefully removed by security and beaten outside Seoul's infamous nightclub, Burning Sun. But when Kim tried to report the incident to police, he was repeatedly stonewalled and ignored, pushing him to seek the support of netizens and the media. This would ultimately lead to a turning point in January 2019, when an investigative television series picked up his story, and exposed the festering rot within. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. - Love Heinous? But feel its getting too dark for you? Check out:
TODAY's Willie Geist returns and joins in on the fun to co-host with Jenna. Willie helps viewers through some tricky situations in a 'Modern Manners' Edition of 'Social Dilemmas'. Also, Sherri Shepherd stops by to discuss her children's book The Sunshine Queens. Plus, Hardee Bhavsar opens up about her journey running the TCS New York City Marathon and how it was more than just setting a record. And, social media superstar, Eli Rallo talks about her newest project Does Anyone Else Feel This Way and the inspiration behind her book of essays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Everything Remade episode 275. Thanks so much to Nick for taking the time to chat with me. Intro/outro track: The Dense Macabre by Coma Regalia featured tracks: Essays of Why, Serial and But Not Forgotten by Such Sightings. hear more: suchsightings.bandcamp.com If you are enjoying what you hear and would like to support the growth of this podcast directly you can do so by way of donation via paypal: middlemanrecords@gmail.com venmo: @ediequinn or subscribe to our patreon: patreon.com/humanmachine
Greetings and welcome to Reviews That Burn: Series Reviews, part of Books That Burn. Series Reviews discuss at least three books in a series and cover the overarching themes and development of the story across several books. I'd like to thank longtime Patron Case Aiken, who receives a monthly shoutout. Full Text Here This series is sexually explicit, and the review contains low-detail descriptions of sexual content. It is not safe for work (NSFW) in the classic sense. While I can, and have, reviewed sexually explicit books without the review containing those details, it forms such a large part of the narrative in this trilogy that to elide over those concepts would be to give a false impression of the text. ----- Reviews That Burn is a review blog which accompanies the Books That Burn podcast. Books That Burn is a member of the Certain Point of View podcast network. Essays, blog posts, and reviews are by Robin. All music was composed by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.
Beth Golay speaks with three-term United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo about her new collection of essays, "Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age."
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Kasia Jaronczyk about her novel, Voices in the Air (Palimpsest Press, 2025). What would drive women to risk the lives of their children and innocent people to leave their mother country forever? On April 30, 1982, two women and their families hijack a Polish passenger plane flying from Breslau to Warsaw in a bold attempt to escape Martial Law in Communist Poland and find safety in West Berlin. Among the hijackers are a cotton spinner whose husband wants to avoid a long prison sentence, a schoolteacher with a sick daughter, a pregnant fourteen-year-old who has visions of the Virgin Mary, and an ambitious young filmmaker. Inspired by real events, Voices in the Air is told from the point of view of these four women and a stewardess in love with the married pilot. Will they find happiness beyond the Iron Curtain or was the hijacking not worth the risk? Told using traditional narrative and documentary film-style interviews, Voices in the Air follows the main characters' lives before and after the hijacking, and through real-life events as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the fight for women's rights in modern Poland, the Covid pandemic and the refugee crisis on the Polish-Belarus border. A must-read novel exploring ambiguous moral choice, censorship, emigration, fate and regret. Kasia Jaronczyk is a Polish-Canadian writer, artist and microbiologist. She immigrated to Canada at the age of 14. Her debut short story collection Lemons was published in 2017 by Mansfield Press. She is a co-editor of the only anthology of Polish-Canadian short stories Polish(ed): Poland Rooted in Canadian Fiction (Guernica Editions, 2017). Her stories were short-listed for the Bristol Prize 2016 and long-listed for CBC Short Story Prize 2010. She has published in Canadian literary magazines such as TNQ, Room, Prairie Journal, Carousel, The Nashwaak Review, Postscripts to Darkness, and in anthologies Wherever I Find Myself. Essays by Canadian Immigrant Women (Miriam Matejova, Ed. Caitlin Press, April 2017) and The Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology (2016. Vol 9.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Kasia Jaronczyk about her novel, Voices in the Air (Palimpsest Press, 2025). What would drive women to risk the lives of their children and innocent people to leave their mother country forever? On April 30, 1982, two women and their families hijack a Polish passenger plane flying from Breslau to Warsaw in a bold attempt to escape Martial Law in Communist Poland and find safety in West Berlin. Among the hijackers are a cotton spinner whose husband wants to avoid a long prison sentence, a schoolteacher with a sick daughter, a pregnant fourteen-year-old who has visions of the Virgin Mary, and an ambitious young filmmaker. Inspired by real events, Voices in the Air is told from the point of view of these four women and a stewardess in love with the married pilot. Will they find happiness beyond the Iron Curtain or was the hijacking not worth the risk? Told using traditional narrative and documentary film-style interviews, Voices in the Air follows the main characters' lives before and after the hijacking, and through real-life events as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the fight for women's rights in modern Poland, the Covid pandemic and the refugee crisis on the Polish-Belarus border. A must-read novel exploring ambiguous moral choice, censorship, emigration, fate and regret. Kasia Jaronczyk is a Polish-Canadian writer, artist and microbiologist. She immigrated to Canada at the age of 14. Her debut short story collection Lemons was published in 2017 by Mansfield Press. She is a co-editor of the only anthology of Polish-Canadian short stories Polish(ed): Poland Rooted in Canadian Fiction (Guernica Editions, 2017). Her stories were short-listed for the Bristol Prize 2016 and long-listed for CBC Short Story Prize 2010. She has published in Canadian literary magazines such as TNQ, Room, Prairie Journal, Carousel, The Nashwaak Review, Postscripts to Darkness, and in anthologies Wherever I Find Myself. Essays by Canadian Immigrant Women (Miriam Matejova, Ed. Caitlin Press, April 2017) and The Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology (2016. Vol 9.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeChris Cutrone— “the last Marxist”—returns to 1Dime Radio to discuss his “Campaign for a Socialist Party” and lays out, in plain terms, what it would actually take to build a socialist party today. In The Backroom on Patreon, Chris and I discuss the distinction between Socialism vs Communism and why we both have always rejected the “Communist” label. We also discuss how Chris's views on Trump changed in the past year, Geopolitics and where modern “anti-imperialism” goes wrong.Timestamps00:00 The Backroom Preview01:16 Democratic Socialism vs. Social Democracy03:21 Campaign for a Socialist Party12:24 The Bernie Sanders & Trump Phenomenon19:58 Fascism and Capitalism36:42 Politics Outside of the State53:21 Debating Capitalism and Socialism56:59 Contradictions of Capitalism & The Role of the Socialist Party01:00:59 The Role of Intellectuals01:25:14 Timeline and Structure of the Party01:34:50 Base Building & Civil Social Organizing01:38:02 Challenges and Realities of Organizing01:41:34 Party Structure and Organizing Tactics 01:48:01 Practical Steps for Building a Socialist Party02:18:40 Call to Action & The Backroom TransitionGUESTChris Cutrone — founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society; Marxist theorist, teacher, & lecturer. • “Socialist unity!” (essay + the 11 Theses) — https://chriscutrone.platypus1917.org/?p=4269• Campaign coverage hub (reports/interviews) — https://sublationthejournal.substack.com/s/campaign-for-a-socialist-party• Video explainer — A Call for Socialist Unity — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kmvfUH24DE• The Last Marxist (Cutrone's site) — https://chriscutrone.platypus1917.org/Get involved/contact The Campaign for a Socialist Party: Onboarding email: campaignforasocialistpartyusa@gmail.comPlatypus Affiliated Society (reading groups / chapters): platypus-inquiries@googlegroups.com• Platypus Chapters page: https://platypus1917.org/chapters/• Research/Reports (Sublation): reportsandresearch@sublationmedia.comFOLLOW 1Dime:• Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeOutro Music by Karl CaseyIf this episode made you think, drop a like, leave a comment, and give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple.
Diving into the leadership and coaching genius of the Sir Alex Ferguson.-----"There was no resting on the status quo, even in the best times. The longer I stayed, the further I look ahead. There was no resting on the status quo, even in the best times…Regeneration was an everyday duty."-----Sources: Alex Ferguon: My AutobiographyDocumentary: Never Give InInterviewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqkcJgyTLQsyoutube.com/watch?si=6vAgRjFEKpa8h27K&v=LsuT1pS0jZs&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bjkk411MpcFerguson Formula----- NEW BOOKS ARE LIVE FOR PRE-ORDER. Check them out below.Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence-----You can check stay connected and support below:WebsiteBooksApparelInstagramXLinkedIn
Vince Lewis was an officer in the United States Air Force, and flew multiple combat missions. After leaving the Air Force, he found the Anabaptists and came to believe in nonresistance. In this episode, Vince explains what nonresistance is and why this doctrine is so important to all Christians.Vince Lewis' TestimonyChristianity, War, and America's Salvation StoryThis is the 288th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
This month on the Acton Rundown, Dan and Dylan chat about upcoming Acton events and new video content. Essays and Books: Universal Basic Community Now! | Acton Institute The Evidence of Things Not Seen: Reflections on Faith, Science, and Economics | Vernon L. Smith Video Content: What Is the Collins Center for Abrahamic Heritage? […]
In 1985, what seemed on the surface to be a routine call for petty theft soon escalated into something unimaginable. Authorities arrived on the scene and began questioning the suspect, only to find that his face didn't match the picture on the ID provided, the car's registration showed that it belonged to someone else, and more disturbingly, the suspect had a pistol with an illegal silencer in the trunk of his car. Things would only get more confusing as the suspected admitted to living under false names, and mentioned several others as well. But before the police could pry any deeper, he had swallowed a cyanide pill and died in the hospital days later. Part 1 - We trace the background of the suspect, revealed as Leonard Lake, as well as that of his mysterious partner, Charles Ng. Part 2 - We pick up from the heinous crimes that the duo have embarked upon within their bunker, and the disturbing details that would be uncovered from its depths. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. - Love Heinous? But feel its getting too dark for you? Check out:
Join the conversation with Britain's beloved food writer, Diana Henry, as she discusses her experiences, culinary philosophies, and her new book 'Around the Table: 52 Essays on Food and Life.' Learn about her background, writing process, family influences, and the importance of simplicity and connection in cooking. From her sons' cooking adventures to her candid insights on the challenges and joys of food writing, this episode offers an intimate look into Diana's world. Discover her favorite dishes, memorable meals, and personal stories that continue to shape her culinary journey. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man's frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global revolution in microcredit, Muhammad Yunus turned a $27 experiment into one of the world's most powerful engines of poverty reduction.He wasn't supposed to succeed. Banks refused him. Bureaucrats mocked him. Critics swore the poor could never repay loans.But Yunus proved everyone wrong.From the paddy fields of Jobra to the slums of Chicago, Grameen spread an idea that dignity, not charity, was the path out of poverty. Along the way, it became more than a bank. It became a movement.This is the story of Grameen Bank. Of how compassion and credit reshaped lives, industries, and the very meaning of wealth.Episode 1: The First DepositIn famine-stricken Bangladesh, a young economist lends $27 to 42 villagers. What happens next sets in motion a financial revolution.Episode 2: Promise to the PoorBanks dismiss his idea as madness. So Yunus signs his name as collateral and invents a radical new kind of banking.Episode 3: Business is WarTo prove microcredit works beyond one village, Grameen expands into Tangail - a district plagued by violence, rumors, and armed revolutionaries.Episode 4: Growth before the Storm Grameen becomes an independent bank. But just as it grows into a national force, one of the deadliest cyclones in history threatens to wipe it all away.Episode 5: Beyond BankingFrom fish ponds to textiles, from cell phones to America's welfare system, Yunus takes the Grameen model global, imagining a future where poverty belongs only in museums.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee.-Want to meet the team? Follow me here!-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
Our literary queen is BACK! This week, we're joined once again by Content Creator and Author of I Didn't Know I Needed This and her latest book, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?, Eli Rallo. We dive into what your man's “For You” page says about him, dating dealbreakers vs. preferences and why decentering men is the key to getting your dream guy. Plus, we'll hear the dating rules you guys said you will absolutely never break (again). Follow: @eli.rallo Buy Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?: Essays on Conquering the Quarter-Life Crisis - https://www.amazon.com/Does-Anyone-Else-Feel-This/dp/0063417537 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Dr. Jane Hayward, a lecturer in Chinese Studies at the Lao China Institute at King's College. Dr. Hayward specializes in explaining China's political economy and misconceptions surrounding it. We discuss the specifics of how China's political system works, its mix of meritocracy, democracy, technocracy, & dictatorship, and the very different systems of competing provinces, like Guangdong and Chongqing. She also explains the inner workings of the Chinese Communist Party-state and its political economy. In The Backroom on Patreon, the Trump Tariffs, Jane's experience living in China, the prospects for China's future, and much more. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't already.In The Backroom on Patreon, we discuss Trump's new tariffs, Jane's firsthand experience living in China, where the model is headed, and more.Timestamps00:00 The Backroom Preview02:38 1Dime Radio Introduction03:52 China's Decentralized Political System08:12 Local vs Provincial Governments16:43 Democracy in China?20:00 Party Membership, Hierarchy, and Controlled Opposition34:20 Barriers to Entry and Party Membership39:30 Technocracy and Meritocracy49:44 Chongqing vs. Guangdong: Experiments in Socialist vs Capitalist Governance01:06:39 The Labor Movement in China01:17:34 The Gender Divide in China01:30:15 Conclusion and The Backroom TransitionGUEST: Dr. Jane Hayward's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@janehaywardchina/videosFOLLOW Me:1Dime:• Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee.Outro Music by Karl CaseyIf you learned something, leave a like, comment, 5-Star Rating, and share it with a friend.
Randall Graber moved his family to Greece, where they live and work with refugees from around the world. In this episode, Randall explains why they moved across the globe, the lessons of integrating across cultures, and the challenges refugees encounter while becoming part of a new community.Randall has spent years creating a business that provides jobs for refugees and helps them rebuild their lives: Lesvos WoodcraftSpecial thanks to Credo Schloss Unspunnen for the filming location and hospitality. This episode was recorded at the Kingdom Connect Conference in Switzerland; find more information at https://kingdomconnecteurope.org.This is the 287th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.This is the xxxth episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
Diving into the early life of Martin Luther King, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the moments that made the man.-----“At a certain point in every struggle of great importance, a moment of doubt or hesitation develops. If there is one lesson experience has taught us…it is that when you have found by the help of God a correct cause, a morally sound objective, you do not equivocate, you do not retreat—you struggle to win a victory.”-----SourcesBearing the Cross - David Garrow-----NEW BOOKS ARE LIVE FOR PRE-ORDER. Check them out below.Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence-----You can check stay connected and support below:WebsiteBooksApparelInstagramXLinkedIn
In Traveling Freely: Essays, Roberto Carlos Garcia explores intersecting topics such as race, identity, American socioeconomic inequality, police violence, our inability to partake in our culture as innocents, and our complicity as Americans in all that's wrong with the United States from the author's specific vantage point as a Black Dominican American man. The voice in these essays is both clear and nuanced, and as readers move through the collection, the various themes cohere into a multilayered investigation of institutional racism and the inherent exploitations of capitalism.In essays that are uniquely straightforward and accessible, Garcia insists that in order to resist state-sanctioned violence against marginalized bodies and populations, we must understand our shared history of oppression—so that we can rise against it effectively and find new paths forward.This episode of BCLF Cocoa Pod was made possible with the support of funds from the Brooklyn Arts Council Local Arts Support Grant.
Jeff and Rebecca consider 10 candidates for the title, It Book of October 2025. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers King Sorrow by Joe Hill The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays by Harper Lee A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar Enshittification by Cory Doctorow The Unveiling by Quan Barry Joyride by Susan Orlean Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon Dead and Alive: Essays by Zadie Smith Tom's Crossing by Mark Danielewski This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Our guest this week is Alain de Botton. Alain is a London based writer and psychotherapist. His first book, Essays in Love was published when he was 23 years old and went on to sell two million copies. His books emphasise philosophy's relevance to everyday life. Other bestsellers include How Proust Can Change Your Life (1997), Status Anxiety (2004), and The Architecture of Happiness (2006).He's written 15 books under his name and many more under The School of Life imprint, which have become bestsellers in 30 countries. He is not just a writer, but also an organizer of ideas and institutions.He founded The School Of Life in 2008, which is dedicated to help people lead more emotionally intelligent lives – through classes, books, games, therapy, films, articles, their app, and their podcast. Their website says, everything they do supports self-knowledge, better relationships, and brings calm to modern life.His public profile emphasises his desire to bridge intellectual ideas into a lived experience.We talk about:2 and a half friends is plenty A more rigorous approach to friendshipDifferent types of friends - from the teasing to the mirco Platonic sleepoversOne way friends Enemies of friendship The bravery of being weird Good substitutes for friendsLet's make friends!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet
Colleges and universities are dealing with a growing problem of college admission essays being written by artificial intelligence. Rather than try to figure out which essays are AI-generated, some schools are turning to an alternative approach: Have students submit a video instead. Marketplace's Nova Safo spoke with Anne Kim, senior editor at Washington Monthly magazine who recently wrote about this new strategy that's gaining steam in higher education.
Colleges and universities are dealing with a growing problem of college admission essays being written by artificial intelligence. Rather than try to figure out which essays are AI-generated, some schools are turning to an alternative approach: Have students submit a video instead. Marketplace's Nova Safo spoke with Anne Kim, senior editor at Washington Monthly magazine who recently wrote about this new strategy that's gaining steam in higher education.
In 1985, what seemed on the surface to be a routine call for petty theft soon escalated into something unimaginable. Authorities arrived on the scene and began questioning the suspect, only to find that his face didn't match the picture on the ID provided, the car's registration showed that it belonged to someone else, and more disturbingly, the suspect had a pistol with an illegal silencer in the trunk of his car. Things would only get more confusing as the suspected admitted to living under false names, and mentioned several others as well. But before the police could pry any deeper, he had swallowed a cyanide pill and died in the hospital days later. Part 1 - We trace the background of the suspect, revealed as Leonard Lake, as well as that of his mysterious partner, Charles Ng. Part 2 - We pick up from the heinous crimes that the duo have embarked upon within their bunker, and the disturbing details that would be uncovered from its depths. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. - Love Heinous? But feel its getting too dark for you? Check out:
The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're focusing on one of the most highly-tested topics on law school exams: Negligence. In particular, we're talking about the different ways in which factual causation can be demonstrated. In this episode we discuss: Review of the elements of negligence What is factual causation and the five tests that are used to prove it Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-substantive-law-topics/#listen-learn) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2019 (https://makethisyourlasttime.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Feb-2019-Essays.pdf) California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2017 (https://makethisyourlasttime.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/July-2017-Essays.pdf) Summers v. Tice (https://casetext.com/case/summers-v-tice) Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories (https://wiki.harvard.edu/confluence/display/GNME/Sindell+v.+Abbott+Laboratories) Podcast Episode 382: Listen and Learn – Negligence: Proximate Cause (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-382-listen-and-learn-negligence-proximate-cause/) Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-523-listen-and-learn-negligence-factual-causation/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man's frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global revolution in microcredit, Muhammad Yunus turned a $27 experiment into one of the world's most powerful engines of poverty reduction.He wasn't supposed to succeed. Banks refused him. Bureaucrats mocked him. Critics swore the poor could never repay loans.But Yunus proved everyone wrong.From the paddy fields of Jobra to the slums of Chicago, Grameen spread an idea that dignity, not charity, was the path out of poverty. Along the way, it became more than a bank. It became a movement.This is the story of Grameen Bank. Of how compassion and credit reshaped lives, industries, and the very meaning of wealth.Episode 1: The First DepositIn famine-stricken Bangladesh, a young economist lends $27 to 42 villagers. What happens next sets in motion a financial revolution.Episode 2: Promise to the PoorBanks dismiss his idea as madness. So Yunus signs his name as collateral and invents a radical new kind of banking.Episode 3: Business is WarTo prove microcredit works beyond one village, Grameen expands into Tangail - a district plagued by violence, rumors, and armed revolutionaries.Episode 4: Growth before the Storm Grameen becomes an independent bank. But just as it grows into a national force, one of the deadliest cyclones in history threatens to wipe it all away.Episode 5: Beyond BankingFrom fish ponds to textiles, from cell phones to America's welfare system, Yunus takes the Grameen model global, imagining a future where poverty belongs only in museums.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee.-Want to meet the team? Follow me here!-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
Each quarter, Stig Brodersen sits down with his friend and co-host William Green, author of Richer, Wiser, Happier. Together, they reflect on the lessons and stories that have made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier over the past few months. From investing insights to timeless ideas about how to live well, this conversation is an invitation to join them on the journey toward a more meaningful life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:35 - Whether universal truths about a good life really exist 07:43 - What we can — and can't — learn about living well from other people 47:54 - Why happiness often comes more from the absence of negative emotions than from positive ones 50:24 - What William has learned about money and happiness from some of the wealthiest people on earth 01:17:33 - Why spending money on others may increase your own happiness 01:27:29 - Why Stig has deliberately constrained himself from reading new books this past quarter Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. William Green's book Richer, Wiser, Happier – read reviews of this book. Check out their episode on being Richer, Wiser, and Happier in Q2 2025, Q1 2025, Q4 2024, Q3 2024, Q1 2024,and Q3 2023. William Green's interview with Hagstrom. Sarah Bakewell's book, How to Live: A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer. Michel de Montaigne's book, Essays. David R. Hawkins' book, Letting Go. Ray Dalio's book, How Countries Go Broke. Ray Dalio's book, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order. Patrul Rinpoche's book, Words of My Perfect Teacher. John Milton's book, Paradise Lost. Virginia Woolf's book, A Room of One's Own. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Linkedin Talent Solutions Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify Abundant Mines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Michael Rectenwald discusses his newly founded Anti-Zionist America PAC (AZAPAC) which exists to end America's political, financial, and military entanglement with Israel. He explains what has gone wrong with Zionist influence, how its mask has come off under the Trump administration, the attack on civil liberties, the devastation of Gaza, and more. He also gives an update on where we're at with the globalist project for a technocratic world state. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Michael Rectenwald: Disentangling the Zionist Lobby Through AZAPAC #572 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money Summit 2025 (20% off VIP with EMPIRE) https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Michael Rectenwald https://www.michaelrectenwald.com AZAPAC https://www.aza-pac.com Substack https://mrectenwald.substack.com X https://x.com/RecTheRegime About Michael Rectenwald Dr. Michael Rectenwald is the author of twelve books, including The Great Reset and the Struggle for Liberty: Unraveling the Global Agenda (Jan. 2023), Thought Criminal (Dec. 2020); Beyond Woke (May 2020); Google Archipelago: The Digital Gulag and the Simulation of Freedom (Sept. 2019); Springtime for Snowflakes: “Social Justice” and Its Postmodern Parentage (an academic's memoir, 2018); Nineteenth-Century British Secularism: Science, Religion and Literature (2016); Academic Writing, Real World Topics (2015, Concise Edition 2016); Global Secularisms in a Post-Secular Age (2015); Breach (Collected Poems, 2013); The Thief and Other Stories (2013); and The Eros of the Baby-Boom Eras (1991). (See the Books page.) Michael was a distinguished fellow at Hillsdale College and a Professor of Liberal Studies and Global Liberal Studies at NYU. He also taught at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Case Western Reserve University. His scholarly and academic essays have appeared in The Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, Academic Questions, Endeavour, The British Journal for the History of Science, College Composition and Communication, International Philosophical Quarterly, the De Gruyter anthologies Organized Secularism in the United States and Global Secularisms in a Post-Secular Age, and the Cambridge University Press anthology George Eliot in Context, among others (see the Academic Scholarship page). He holds a Ph.D. in Literary and Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon University, a Master's in English Literature from Case Western Reserve University, and a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh. (See his C.V. for details.) Michael's writing for general audiences has appeared on The Mises Institute Wire, Newsweek, The Epoch Times, RT.com, Campus Reform, The New English Review, The International Business Times, The American Conservative, Quillette, The Washington Post, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, CLG News, LotusEaters.com, Chronicles, and others. (See the Essays and Presentations page.) Michael has appeared on major network political talk shows (Tucker Carlson Tonight, Tucker Carlson Originals, Fox & Friends, Fox & Friends First, Varney & Company, The Ingraham Angle, Unfiltered with Dan Bongino, The Glenn Beck Show), on syndicated radio shows (Coast to Coast AM, Glenn Beck, The Larry Elder Show, and many others),
Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) and support 1Dime Radio: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by friend of the show C. Derick Varn to unpack the Charlie Kirk assassination (which happened in Utah, Varn's state) and MAGA's reaction, Trump vs Jimmy Kimmel, implications for Free speech, the question of political violence, nihilism, and the reality of a Civil War Scenario in America. In The Backroom on Patreon, Varn and I discuss what “communism” means today, whether Varn still considers himself a Marxist, socialism vs communism, and the truth about “actually existing socialism”—especially China—plus updates on Tony's upcoming video projects. Become a Patron at Patreon.com/OneDime if you haven't alreadyTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction: Is China Socialist? (The Backroom Preview)00:06:04 Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, & MAGA's Reaction00:15:28 The Shooter's Background and Radicalization00:38:13 Political Violence and Historical Context00:45:39 Liberal Responses and Gun Control Debates00:51:34 Shifts in Political Ideologies Among Young Men01:08:09 The Prospect of Civil War01:27:08 The US Military and Political Dynamics01:32:57 The Danger of Nihilism01:58:52 Nationalism as an Anti-Racist Force?02:02:36 The Backroom TransitionGUEST:C. Derick Varn — writer & host of Varn Vlog• YouTube (Varn Vlog): https://www.youtube.com/@VarnVlog/videosFOLLOW 1Dime:• Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like, drop a comment, and share the episode if you found it helpful.
Diving into the life, lessons, and story of Mary Kay Ash.-----"To me, life is no brief candle. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations"-----Sources: Miracles Happen - Mary Kay Ash-----NEW BOOKS ARE LIVE FOR PRE-ORDER. Check them out below.Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence-----You can check stay connected and support below:WebsiteBooksApparelInstagramXLinkedIn
Weekly shoutout: A new essay on HowlRound by theatermaker and friend of the show, Anne Mason! -- Hi there, Today I am delighted to be arts calling author Monica Macansantos! (monicamacansantos.com) About our guest: Monica Macansantos is a Filipino writer from Baguio, and is currently a Marguerite and Lamar Smith Fellow with the Carson McCullers Center in Columbus, Georgia. She is the author of the essay collection, Returning to My Father's Kitchen (Curbstone/Northwestern University Press, 2025), and the story collection, Love and Other Rituals (Grattan Street Press), 2022. She was a 2024-25 Shearing Fellow with the Black Mountain Institute at UNLV, and her work has appeared in Colorado Review, The Hopkins Review, Bennington Review, River Styx, Electric Literature, Literary Hub, and Katherine Mansfield and Children (Edinburgh University Press), among other places. She earned her MFA from the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas at Austin, and her PhD in Creative Writing from the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. Her work has been recognized as Notable in Best American Essays 2016 and 2021-2023. RETURNING TO MY FATHER'S KITCHEN, now available from Northwestern University Press/Curbstone Books: Purchase from Northwestern University Press: https://nupress.northwestern.edu/9780810148390/returning-to-my-fathers-kitchen/ From Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/returning-to-my-father-s-kitchen-essays-monica-macansantos/ Purchase from Book People in Austin, which sells signed copies of the book! https://bookpeople.com/book/9780810148390 Also from Monica, LOVE & OTHER RITUALS, a collection of stories: https://www.monicamacansantos.com/loveandotherritualsselectedstories.html Thanks for this amazing conversation, Monica! All the best! Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro. HOW TO SUPPORT ARTS CALLING: PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW, OR SHARING THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND! YOUR SUPPORT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Much love, j artscalling.com
Charlette Lewis married an Air Force officer and spent many years as a military wife. Through the difficulties of that lifestyle, she decided to give up on her marriage. Charlette filed for divorce and took the children to live on the opposite side of the country from her ex-husband. In this episode, Charlette tells the story of how she found Christ and how God restored and redeemed the relationships in her life.Vince's StoryThis shorter clip tells of his conversion and their remarriage. This is the 286th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
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Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man's frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global revolution in microcredit, Muhammad Yunus turned a $27 experiment into one of the world's most powerful engines of poverty reduction.He wasn't supposed to succeed. Banks refused him. Bureaucrats mocked him. Critics swore the poor could never repay loans.But Yunus proved everyone wrong.From the paddy fields of Jobra to the slums of Chicago, Grameen spread an idea that dignity, not charity, was the path out of poverty. Along the way, it became more than a bank. It became a movement.This is the story of Grameen Bank. Of how compassion and credit reshaped lives, industries, and the very meaning of wealth.Episode 1: The First DepositIn famine-stricken Bangladesh, a young economist lends $27 to 42 villagers. What happens next sets in motion a financial revolution.Episode 2: Promise to the PoorBanks dismiss his idea as madness. So Yunus signs his name as collateral and invents a radical new kind of banking.Episode 3: Business is WarTo prove microcredit works beyond one village, Grameen expands into Tangail - a district plagued by violence, rumors, and armed revolutionaries.Episode 4: Growth before the Storm Grameen becomes an independent bank. But just as it grows into a national force, one of the deadliest cyclones in history threatens to wipe it all away.Episode 5: Beyond BankingFrom fish ponds to textiles, from cell phones to America's welfare system, Yunus takes the Grameen model global, imagining a future where poverty belongs only in museums.-Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com-We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee.-Want to meet the team? Follow me here!-If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
Diving into the short stories, traits, and tenacious nature that made Ted Turner special. -----Sources: Ted Turner Speaks - Janet Lowe-----NEW BOOKS ARE LIVE FOR PRE-ORDER. Check them out below.Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence-----You can check stay connected and support below:WebsiteBooksApparelInstagramXLinkedIn
Get access to The Backroom (75+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn this episode, we ask a blunt question: Is it still worth joining a union? The answer is yes, but the reasons why most people don't are valid, and rooted in material realities of the globalized economy, not just lack of “class consciousness.” We then pivot to political strategy: what counts as politics? How can countries solve problems that are beyond the scope of the nation-state? What are some key issues that can be realistic organizing footholds (like healthcare and housing)? In The Backroom on Patreon, we discuss the viral assassination of Charlie Kirk, the state of political violence in America, the Trump administration's response, and how panic often gets used to justify the centralization of state power & the curtailment of civil liberties.Timestamps:00:00 The Charlie Kirk Event (The Backroom Preview)05:46 Guest Introduction: Benjamin Studebaker07:41 Discussion on Labor Unions and Worker Organization58:52 Politics as Intervention and the Role of Zeitgeist01:01:39 The Nature of Political Decisions and Cooperation01:04:53 Challenges in International Political Systems01:13:37 The Role of Healthcare in Political Movements01:17:26 Building Effective Coalitions for Change01:31:56 Nationalism vs. Internationalism in Political Movements01:50:49 What can be done now: (healthcare & Housing)02:00:36 The Left's Power Block02:04:29 Late Stage vs Middle Capitalism 02:08:54 The Role of The Military02:12:06 Anti-Civilizational Politics02:32:15 Transition to The BackroomGUEST:Benjamin Studebaker — political theorist; author of Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies and The Chronic Crisis of Liberal Democracy.• Website: https://benjaminstudebaker.com/about/• Follow Benjamin Studebaker on X: https://x.com/BMStudebakerFOLLOW 1Dime:• Substack (Articles and Essays): https://substack.com/@tonyof1dime• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1Dimee.Outro Music by Karl CaseyIf this episode helped, please leave a like, comment, and 5-star rating, and share it with a friend.
The modern world is full of technological wonders and advances in science. Yet despite human efforts to control the world, chaos and the unknown remain in our experiences through war, disease, natural disasters, and more. Kyle Stolzfus discusses how we can respond to the uncertainty and chaos of the world as followers of Christ. What is the proper response to chaos? What are ways that Christ can use us in an out-of-control world?Facing Leviathan by Mark SayersThis is the 285th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, host Thomas Caleel breaks down Harvard's five short-answer supplements and how to approach them strategically. Thomas explains how to respond authentically, avoid common traps, and show admissions officers exactly what makes you stand out. From Harvard's diversity question to the “disagree with someone” prompt, extracurricular reflections, and roommate insights, this episode helps students connect their story to Harvard's mission and values. Whether you are starting your Harvard application or polishing your final drafts, this episode gives you practical guidance for writing with clarity, depth, and purpose. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @admittedlyco for more essay tips, and visit www.admittedly.co for webinars, resources, and expert support for applying to Harvard and other Ivy League schools.
In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, host Thomas Caleel breaks down Yale's 2025 writing supplements and short answers so you can respond with clarity, strategy, and genuine voice. From selecting up to three academic areas on the application to explaining a topic that truly excites you, Thomas shows how to demonstrate curiosity without becoming monothematic and how to tie your interests authentically to Yale. You'll hear practical guidance for the “why Yale” short answer, how to keep the 200-character list questions fresh and human, and how to choose among the 400-word prompts without stumbling into confrontational or cliché territory. Thomas also flags common traps to avoid: performative “voluntourism,” repetitive inspiration answers, and vague claims that do not map to your actual record. Whether you are just starting your Yale application or refining final drafts, this episode helps you use the catalog wisely, show cross-disciplinary curiosity, and pick details that make an admissions officer remember you. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @admittedlyco for more essay tips, and visit www.admittedly.co for webinars, resources, and guidance on applying to Yale and other highly selective schools.
We are thrilled to have Sandra Tanner as a guest on our LDS Discussions series this week! Along with John, Julia, and Nemo, Sandra is here to offer commentary on three new essays recently released by the LDS Church, addressing the issues of Book of Mormon translation, polygamy, and Joseph Smith's character.In part one of this two-part episode, we will focus on Joseph Smith's “translation” of the Book of Mormon and on polygamy.Among the topics we'll cover:-“Translation” vs. “Revelation”-Joseph's use of the seer stones-What became of the Eight Witnesses-The polygamy manifestos-The Nauvoo ExpositorYou won't want to miss this fascinating conversation with the one and only Sandra Tanner, as we dissect the essays point by point and offer a unique perspective on these issues.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 3 new Gospel Topics Essays in July. We go through each of them, discuss the information that's missing, chat about the propaganda woven into every line, and speculate as to the impetus behind the new essays. For ease of listening, the Book of Mormon Translation starts at 13:31, the Plural Marriage starts at 1:01:24, and Joseph Smith's Character starts at 1:53:15. After that we chat Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a post-apocalyptic wasteland movie about two warring cult leaders. Then we wrap with happy news about metalheads fighting bullying in schools! Show Notes: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/book-of-mormon-translation?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/plural-marriage?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/joseph-smiths-character?lang=eng https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Question:_Why_were_the_gold_plates_needed_at_all_if_they_weren%27t_used_directly_during_the_translation_process%3F https://www.analyzingmormonism.com/changes-to-the-book-of-mormon/ https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/introduction-to-state-of-illinois-v-js-for-assault-and-battery/1 https://www.thechurchnews.com/2012/5/26/23225539/kirtland-safety-society/ https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/kirtland-safety-society-notes-4-january-9-march-1837/1 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/99#full-transcript MOGP: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12037194/?ref_=hm_rvi_i_12 Where it's streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/furiosa Happy News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99mdjp97m0o Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g Most recent episode: The secret history of the Mormon church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SJkzxy6Qsg Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/ Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
We pick up where we left off in our last episode to discuss a few myths about relationships, unpacking commonly-held beliefs and prescriptions regarding our romantic/sexual lives, our choices about whether we want to be parents, and experiences of parenthood. By pulling apart the threads of these myths, we hope to encourage a greater sense of acceptance, compassion, and celebration of ourselves and other people, and the many ways we can lead healthy, fulfilling lives full of love and purpose. Don't forget to check out Sheryl's 9-Month Course: Break Free from Anxiety, which explores these myths and many other messages, stories, cognitions, and experiences that create and inflame anxiety. References: Sheryl's 9 Month Course: Break Free from Anxiety It's a Wonderful Life: Mary the Old Maid clip Book Lovers, by Emily Henry Mothers and Other Fictional Characters: A Memoir in Essays, by Nicole Graev Lipson Sheryl's appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show
Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones join us this week on the Stacks to discuss their anthology, The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward. With original work from twenty-seven authors exploring hope in times of difficulty, Maggie and Saeed discuss what inspired them to start the book and how they picked contributors for this project. We also spend some time sharing what keeps us from falling into despair before giving superlatives to the different works in The People's Project.For the month of September, the Stacks Book Club will be reading The Lilac People by Milo Todd. We will discuss the book on Wednesday, September 24th with Denne Michele Norris returning as our guest.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/9/10/ep-388-maggie-smith-saeed-jonesConnect with Saeed: Instagram | BlueSky | WebsiteConnect with Maggie: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Play Nice, The Macabre, Grave Flowers, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book nerds. Get started today from just $18! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison The Macabre by Kosoko Jackson Middle Spoon by Alejandro Varela Grave Flowers by Autumn Krause You Weren't Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy by Roan Parrish Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town by Li Chen The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward by Saeed Jones, Maggie Smith For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can buy a copy of Adnan Virk's new book here: https://store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/cinephile-essays-interviews-and-tales-from-the-red-carpet-best-book-for-film-buffs?srsltid=AfmBOorphyKn_qOLFzX38i6fG12LdYad9Fa381K67YkwK9TCT9p5vCLI We have Adnan Virk with us! He's an author now! Go buy his book! Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet! (28:30) Ohio State has barred Dave Portnoy from the stadium. He works for Big Noon Kickoff now. Wow. Never seen anything like it. (36:00) Fox and YouTube TV are in a dispute. Every year it's some new network. This means you may not get college football this weekend. Or Fox News. Or the NFL. Woof! (44:00) Are you paying attention to the US Open? (46:00) The Field of Dreams game will be back next year. Phillies vs Twins. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices